TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The surprising cause of stomach ulcers - Rusha Modi
It's a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological distress, or spicy food. Yet no convincing study has ever demonstrated that these factors directly cause ulcer disease. So what does cause...
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Clostridium Difficile (Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea) Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Clostridium (Clostridioides) Difficile (“Antibiotic -Associated Diarrhea”) | Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Clostridium (Clostridioides) Difficile (or “C. Diff”) is a gram positive bacteria that is an important cause of...
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Traveler’s Diarrhea | Causes (Bacteria, Viruses, etc), Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Traveler’s Diarrhea | Causes (Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa), Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Travelers Diarrhea is the most common infection in travelers to impoverished areas/nations. There are several risk factors included...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Causes, Symptoms, Bristol Stool Chart, Types and Treatment
Lesson on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Pathogenesis and Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Subtypes, and Treatment. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal disorder that causes recurrent and chronic...
Healthcare Triage
Low-Value Diagnostic Imaging: Examining Wasteful Spending in the Emergency Department
We’re constantly on the look out for ways to save money in the US health care system. Targeting waste is our best bet to do so. A new study in JAMA Pediatrics points out a contender – low-value diagnostic imaging in the emergency...
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Typhoid Fever: Pathogenesis (vectors, bacteria), Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Vaccine
Lesson on Typhoid Fever: Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Other Important Considerations
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SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are medications used to treat disorders of depression, anxiety...
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Tapeworms | Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Tapeworms (also known as flatworms) are gastrointestinal parasites of the class Cestoda (therefore can be referred to as Cestodes). There are many different species of Tapeworms, and there are several important species that infect humans...
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Gilbert Syndrome | Causes (Genetics), Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Gilbert Syndrome | Causes (Genetics), Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Gilbert syndrome is a benign, genetic condition involving recurrent episodes of jaundice. In this lesson, we discuss the pathogenic reasons for...
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Colon Cancer (CRC) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Colon Cancer (Colorectal Carcinoma) is a cancer of the large intestine and/or rectum. This cancer can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we will discuss in this lesson.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Appendicitis
In this video, the anatomy and function of the appendix are discussed, as well as the causes, symptoms, and treatment of appendicitis. The video also covers potential complications of appendicitis, such as perforation and abscess formation.
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Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) | In-depth Overview of Triggers, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP): In-depth Overview including Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Triggers of Attacks, Diagnosis and Treatment. Acute Intermittent Porphyria is a neuro-visceral porphyria condition that leads to...
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Best & Worst Foods to Eat with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Reduce Risk and Symptoms of IBS
Best & Worst Foods to Eat with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | How to Reduce Risk and Symptoms of IBS IBS is a functional bowel disorder involving intermittent and chronic abdominal pain that is associated with changes in bowel habits....
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Beef Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Beef Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Another lesson in the Tapeworm Infection Series! Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance and can look like a...
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Pork Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Symptoms & Cysticercosis, Diagnosis, Treatment
Pork Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Symptoms & Cysticercosis, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance and can look like a “piece of tape”. Many species infect humans,...
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Tapeworm Infection Signs & Symptoms, Nutrient Deficiencies, & Complications
Tapeworm Infection Signs & Symptoms, Nutrient Deficiencies, & Complications There are a number of Tapeworm species that can infect humans leading to several tapeworm-related conditions (in this lesson we discuss taeniasis,...
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Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) Signs & Symptoms, & Why They Occur
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) Signs & Symptoms, & Why They Occur Small bowel obstructions (SBO) are mechanical blockages or occlusions of the small intestine. They can occur due to the small intestine twisting or “kinking” due to an...
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Whipple Disease | Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Whipple Disease | Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Whipple disease is a very rare systemic infection caused by the gram positive bacteria Tropheryma whipplei. Illness is caused by issues in host...
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Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms, Complications (& Why They Occur)
Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms, Complications (& Why They Occur) Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) is a condition involving inflammation of the gastric or stomach mucosa. Gastritis can occur from a variety of causes,...
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Disorders of Excretory System
It describe all the diseases of Excretory system i.e. Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Uraemia, Haemodialysis, Renal Transplantation.
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Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) | Causes, Pathogenesis, Forms, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) | Causes, Pathogenesis, Forms, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment In this lesson, we discuss the infectious disease condition known as tularemia (also known as Rabbit fever, deer-fly fever, and many other names as...
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ACE Inhibitor Side Effects: Lisinopril, Ramipril, Captopril, Perindopril | Causes and Why They Occur
ACE Inhibitor Side Effects | Ramipril, Enalapril, Captopril, Perindopril | Causes and Why They Occur ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) are medications that are used for high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney...
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Lead Poisoning (Lead Toxicity) | Sources, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Lead Poisoning (Lead Toxicity) | Sources, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Lead Poisoning (also known as Lead Toxicity) is a condition involving exposure and increased levels of lead in the blood. Lead is a heavy...
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Dengue Fever | Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Dengue Fever & What You Need to Know, including Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment. Dengue fever is a viral infection with potentially fatal consequences. In this lesson, we discuss how people are infected with Dengue...